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Energy & Mining
South Sudan Oil & Power Returns as South Sudan’s Premier Investment Platform
JUBA, August 5, 2026 — South Sudan Oil & Power [SSOP] will return to Juba on November 24-25, 2026, reaffirming its position as the country’s official energy investment event and premier meeting…
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Ugandans seeking jobs abroad trapped in abuse, distress, MPs told
KAMPALA, August 4, 2026 — Ugandan migrant workers who sought greener pastures abroad are now living in severe distress as a result of increasing labour externalisation, Members of Parliament [MPs] have been…
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African fish exporters Cape Verde shock Spain to claim historic point on World Cup debut
ATLANTA, June 15, 2026 — Debutants Cape Verde produced one of the biggest results in their football history by holding European champions Spain to a goalless draw in their opening Group H…
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New Islamic Microfinance Toolkits Launched to Advance Financial Inclusion in IsDB Member Countries
KAMPALA, September 12, 2025 — The Islamic Development Bank Institute [IsDBI] and the IsDB Global Practice & Partnership [GPP] Directorate, through its Cooperation and Capacity Development Department [CCD], have officially launched a…
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Ugandan exporters react as Saudi Arabia launches ambitious coffee farming project
KAMPALA, August 21, 2025 – Oil-rich Saudi Arabia has unveiled an ambitious plan to revitalise its coffee sector by producing high-quality coffee seedlings using advanced scientific methods, including tissue culture. The initiative,…
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Uganda’s coffee exports surge in May 2025 – new report
KAMPALA, June 24, 2025 — Uganda’s coffee exports reached new heights in May 2025, with a total of 793,445 60-kilo bags valued at US$ 243.95 million [approximately Shs 875.142 billion] exported, according…
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aBi to empower young female agripreneurs through coffee
KAMPALA, June 20, 2025 – aBi Development Limited is set to launch a new programme aimed at empowering young female entrepreneurs, particularly those engaged in Uganda’s coffee value chain. In partnership with…
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Standard Chartered boosts investment in its Futuremakers Women in Tech programme across Africa, the Middle East and Pakistan
KAMPALA, March 6, 2025 – Standard Chartered has today announced a partnership with Village Capital to continue and expand its Futuremakers Women in Tech Accelerator across Africa, the Middle East, and Pakistan.…
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IsDBI issues annual report highlighting innovative solutions for Islamic finance and development
RIYADH, May 2, 2024 – The Islamic Development Bank Institute [IsDBI] has issued its annual report for the year 2023, showcasing its activities and accomplishments in Islamic finance transformation and creative solutions…
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International
18th IsDB Global Forum to explore innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership in Islamic finance
JEDDAH, April 22, 2024 – The Islamic Development Bank [ IsDB ] Institute is to hold the 18th edition of the IsDB Global Forum on Islamic Finance in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi…
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